7 Of The Most Impressive Structures In The World

They're the cornerstone of the world's most iconic skylines, but how much do you really know about architectural feats like the Chrysler Building or China's Hangzhou Bay Bridge? The factoids welding company Westermans pulled together here might amaze you.

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Chrysler Building

This Art Deco-style wonder cost $15 million when it was built in 1930.

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Chrysler Building

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The Shard

This eco-friendly building is comprised of mostly recycled materials.

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The Shard

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Burj Khalifa

Dubai's eye-catching sky scraper cost $1.5 billion to build.

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Burj Khalifa

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Guggenheim Museum

This Spanish museum, built in 1997, was once called "the greatest building of our time."

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Guggenheim Museum

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The Cadet Chapel

The stunning chapel at the United States Air Force Academy is actually comprised of 5 different chapels representing several religions.

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The Cadet Chapel

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Hangzhou Bay Bridge

This bridge, one of the longest in the world, cost $1.5 billion to build and is over 20 miles long.

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Hangzhou Bay Bridge

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Petronas Towers

This behemoth of a building has so many windows, it takes two months to clean them all.